Physical Therapist Assistant - Yakima Memorial Home Health

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

71d•$29 - $42

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for implementing physical therapy treatment plans and performing physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Applying current physical therapy concepts with your service-orientation, you will support the health and healing of physical therapy patients.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
Current driver’s license and proof of insurance
Car for travel to and from home visits during shift.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington
Minimum one (1) year of experience in physical therapy in an adult acute care, orthopedic, neurology, gerontology, and/or oncology preferred

Responsibilities

Able to work independently in home settings; nursing home settings; assisted living settings coordinating care with caregivers and family members.
Able to use teach back skills and other tools to engage the patient and family in goal setting and self-management.
Able to support difficult decisions for patients/families such as end of life (Palliative Care and Hospice) services
Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary team in planning and achieving patient goals involving the patient and family in the care planning process.
Documents on laptops at point of care as outlined in policies/procedures
Achieves productivity requirements
You will perform well in stress and emergency situations
You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate
You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients